Platelet Disorder Support Association

Platelet Disorder Support Association PDSA is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with ITP and other platelet disorders through education, advocacy, research, and support.
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12/19/2025

🌄Save the date: 2026 ITP Conference in Salt Lake City!

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, returning for another year, or ready to get more involved, start imagining the conversations, friendships, and empowerment waiting for you there!

From childhood bruises to nursing dreams, Caitlin redefines life with ITP. Read Caitlin's at pdsa.org
12/17/2025

From childhood bruises to nursing dreams, Caitlin redefines life with ITP. Read Caitlin's at pdsa.org

12/16/2025

What's on your 2026 ITP Vision Board?

- I want to go hiking without worrying about bruises.
- I want to be part of the decision-making about my treatment.
- I want to turn my experience into advocacy.

Drop your goals in the comments and let’s build this board as a community of strength, resilience, and hope. This board will reflect what our community envisions for 2026 — from finding treatments that work, to being seen beyond our diagnosis, to raising awareness together.

Behind every ITP diagnosis is a story. How did YOU first learn about your ITP? Share your experience below ⬇️
12/07/2025

Behind every ITP diagnosis is a story. How did YOU first learn about your ITP? Share your experience below ⬇️

Meet Lilly, our fearless ITP Warrior 💪. Her classmates call her brave, and we couldn’t agree more! Read her story at pds...
12/03/2025

Meet Lilly, our fearless ITP Warrior 💪. Her classmates call her brave, and we couldn’t agree more! Read her story at pdsa.org.

12/03/2025

Every gift helps PDSA provide hope, resources, and support for patients and families facing immune thrombocytopenia. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you visit pdsa.org/giving-tuesday to help us make a difference in the ITP community.

Healthcare should never be something done to you – it should be done WITH you. The Patient Bill of Rights empowers every...
11/26/2025

Healthcare should never be something done to you – it should be done WITH you. The Patient Bill of Rights empowers every patient to have their voice heard, their values respected, and their quality of life prioritized alongside medical outcomes.

Which of these patient writes fields most important to you in your ITP journey?

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we’d love to hear from you! What are you most thankful for on your ITP journey...
11/21/2025

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we’d love to hear from you! What are you most thankful for on your ITP journey?

11/19/2025

For people living with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), even routine procedures like dental work or surgery require special planning. Because platelets help your blood clot, low counts can increase bleeding risks.

That’s why it’s important to:
- Work closely with your hematologist and dentist/surgeon before any procedure.
- Discuss your platelet counts and treatment options to reduce bleeding risks.
- Know your resources. PDSA offers trusted information and support to help you prepare.

You can download free PDSA booklets to guide you through everyday life with ITP. Visit pdsa.org/what-is-itp for more FAQs.

"The intent in clinical research is really to answer a research question through volunteers, and the intent really is to...
11/17/2025

"The intent in clinical research is really to answer a research question through volunteers, and the intent really is to help people in the future." — Dr. Rachael Grace

Clinical trials sound intimidating, but what if they’re actually a path to better options? In Episode 27 of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, Dr. Rachael Grace joins host Barbara Pruitt to demystify clinical trials, explaining how they differ from standard treatments, when they might be the right choice, and how they’ve already shaped major advancements in ITP care.

đź”— Listen now: pdsa.org/podcast or on Apple and Spotify

November is National Family Caregivers Month To every caregiver supporting someone with ITP, THANK YOU! Your strength, c...
11/07/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month
To every caregiver supporting someone with ITP, THANK YOU! Your strength, compassion, and dedication make a world of difference. This National Family Caregivers Month, we honor YOU. Learn more about how PDSA supports caregivers at pdsa.org

🍂Don’t miss the Fall issue of The Platelet News🍂Packed with the latest ITP research, patient stories, and community upda...
11/06/2025

🍂Don’t miss the Fall issue of The Platelet News🍂
Packed with the latest ITP research, patient stories, and community updates, The Platelet News is more than just a newsletter, it’s your connection to the ITP community - exclusive to PDSA members.

Renew or join by Nov 12th to get your copy!
Visit pdsa.org/membership for more info.

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8751 Brecksville Road, Ste 150
Cleveland, OH
44141

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14407469003

Website

http://www.pdsa.org/

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